Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Chicago, Illinois, School of the Art Institute of Chicago is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,835 prospective students applied, and 4,725 were granted admission. Of those admitted 669 enrolled in the school. 3,187 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 372 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $52,200 plus fees of $960. School of the Art Institute of Chicago is ranked 401 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
School of the Art Institute of Chicago is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for School of the Art Institute of Chicago within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#401 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#275 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#15 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#552 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1048/1260 |
| ACT | 22/25 |
| GPA | 3.51 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,320 |
| Other Fees | $960 |
| Room and Board | $15,980 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,460 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 96% |
| English and Literature | 3% |
| Architecture | 2% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143048 IPEDS survey data for School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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